Summer Reading Fun at APL

June 30, 2016 |
Youth Services

School is out and summer reading is in at Albany Public Library. Now through Aug. 20, APL encourages reading by providing prizes and special activities to keep kids and teens engaged and entertained during those long summer months away from school. Participants register and record their reading in person at any of Albany Public Library’s branches. This year’s summer reading theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read,” so many activities highlight sports and fitness activities. The 2016 APL Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of Albany Public Library, Price Chopper and Market 32, and Stewart’s Shops.More than 100 special activities and events are scheduled during the eight-week program, in addition to more than 100 regular story times and game programs. Kids can stop by their neighborhood Albany library to:

Use their creativity to sew clothes, make paper mache art, craft pop-up books, build a song, and program a dancing robot

Here are just a few notable summer reading activities, which are all free and open to the public. Details and more listings are in the summer reading guide and our online calendar. SummerFest Outdoor Party on July 9 (Sat) at 12-2 pmDelaware Branch (331 Delaware Ave.)This family festival features bounce house activity centers, games and prizes, and snacks for kids and their families. For all ages.Stories & Art in the ParksThe library and City of Albany Department of Recreation, with help from Albany Barn and WMHT PBS Kids, are hosting story times and art activities in four of Albany’s beautiful parks. For children ages 2-5. For details call 434-5699.

Explore Science: Zoom into NanoThese family science nights help youngsters and their parents investigate the world of nano science using hands-on activities taught by experts from the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, which is part of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Stephanie Simon

Stephanie Simon is APL's public information officer, and manages the library's communications, public relations, and marketing efforts. No, she isn't a librarian, but feels as if she's among her people here at the library.